60 of 64 people (94%) found this review helpful1 person found this review funny

Recommended

22.9 hrs on record

Posted: October 14, 2014

Fantastic game. Why?1. zoom system means that you can scale what you see from the entire battlefield to the regimental markings on a single tank - vast improvements over the RUSE system as well, the funny counters no longer appear2. each battle escalates as it progresses BUT unlike RUSE which had a semi Age of Empres resource system, units appear appear from off of the board3. the whole meta-game, for the first battle you play you actually only have a few units available, you need to unlock others as you complete the campaigns, play other people e.c.t. - your strategy will therefore be reflected in your army, did you unlock the artillery, or the helicopters?4. I am actually a miniature wargamer, this game is like an epic version of my favourite game in real life - 'Battlegroup:Kursk' - there is a whole supply mechanic which means you have to really plan your offensives, and defensive moves.

If you like strategy, real strategy, then you may just be looking at the best game ever, I cannot praise it enough. If you are not so sure then I have had friends who have played this game and not enjoyed it so much: it can be confusing, complicated and annoying at first, but getting past the learning curve is well worth it.

Quite an amazing game. I recommend that you buy it, and it was TOTALLY worth 20 bucks. The graphics are amazing, the troop diversity makes the game much more challenging, and honestly, it gave me an overall good time. Trust me. It will give you a good time, too.

As someone who played R.U.S.E for around 200~ hours, I adore this game. It is everything ruse was, but far far better.

1. very very good stat cards tell you exactly how a unit will perform.2. Big open maps that allow you to move around and attack/defend from a number of locations.3. Standard unit selection and order process makes it easy to pick up for any RTS gamer.4. A exceptionally pretty game that also runs smoothly

-----------------------------------------------------This game isnt without flaw, there are a few things that annoy me.

1. Camera doesn't always want to pitch up as far as I want2. terrain details are not always blatent, which means you will sometimes mispostion your units.3. Kind of confusing for the first 1-2 hours.

33 of 36 people (92%) found this review helpful1 person found this review funny

Recommended

103.8 hrs on record

Posted: November 3, 2014

Steep learning curve, but thats half the fun. For the sake of balance, not all of the units are accurate to their historical counterpart. But thats ok, one can easily see how Wargame: European Escalation can be played competitively.

This really feels like the strategic war game we were waiting for since the invention of the genre. (Actually, it's like most other RTS's, played on a tactical level of warfare).This game has a very realistic feel to it. At all times, all your actions are truly part of the road to the final result of the mission.If anything surprising happens which sets you back, it's because you didn't prepare for it. And surprises will happen, you will be off guard, the AI will hit you hard at some point.There are some unfortunate flaws to make it a truly brilliant game. Win or defeat is not permanent, missions are replayable to improve your score. This game lends itself to make results more permanent. So that win or defeat would influence the war instead of a pre-determined sequence of missions. Unfortunately, Eugen Systems didn't implement that.Still, it feels like the Real Time Strategy game we all have been waiting for. After playing it, we are simply waiting for the improvement on it.8/10 very good game, a must play for fans of the genre, but still a lot of room for improvement

+ Zooming from ground to strategic view is absolutely seamless+ Persistent battle groups; units retain experience and losses are final+ Can play as NATO or Warsaw Pact forces+ Skirmish game mode is available, in addition to a thick campaign+ Unit unlock system is excellent, and encourages play of both single- and multi-player; this increases incentive and replayability+ Deck customization adds to the emphasis of strategy and the need to be prepared for future matches (particularly online)+ Vehicles, commands, and terrain are all extremely detailed in just about every facet+ Fantastic, challenging AI that punishes mistakes quickly and adopts well to the player's actions+ Boasts an absolutely superb audio design; gunfire feels weighted and satisfying+ Every bullet and shell is rendered; physics engine handles fire exchange beautifully+ Single-player has meat enough to be worth the price as it is (and multi-player is arguably the main focus)

- Decently large learning curve that will certainly turn away those less experience in the genre- Requires creation of a 3rd party account- Lackluster and largely unhelpful in-game tutorial

One of the best RTS games that i've ever played. Wargame: European Escalation is set in the cold war around the 1970's in a Nato vs Pact conflict. This game makes you think, such as what units you will need to use in battle. Sure, having a strong group of tanks is nice but you will also need anit-aircraft artillary in case of an oppenent launching an air attack. From what I have seen, there's always a counter unit to a unit. So basically if your oppenent does things right, he could destroy any of your units and you could destroy any of his. It all depends on the strategy you use. The single player has an interesting campaign and is challenging even on the easiest difficulty. There are not many people playing multiplayer, but you can find at least 1-2 matches a day. You are awarded command stars after completing tasks in mission or leveling up in muliplayer. Command stars allow you to purchase new vehicles for your armies. This will leave you playing for hours so you can unlock the tanks you want or a helicopter that looks cool. This game has a friendly community and I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in RTS games, or just strategy games in general.

Amazing game.If you're into wargames, strategy, and a serious challenge, this series of games (this is the first of 3, so far) is for you. You can see how many hours I've put into this one... it's that good.

Microstrategy like crazy. Loads of accurate period units. Awesome graphics that can scale to the lowest family computer to the best gaming rig. Singleplayer is difficult until you develop a strategy. As for multiplayer, some people like to spam helos, so take that into account. Altogether, a fun game, especially when played with friends.